Proving runners-up are often the real deal, Chas' own Idol alum Elise Testone rocked the Charleston Music Hall Valentine's night. Read on for a recap, plus when and where you can see her next
Love songs aren't really my thing, but there is ONE—just one—that has melted my groovy heart since the day back in 1991 when it was sent to me on a "mix tape" in the Saudi Arabian desert
Thank goodness for swoon-worthy ideas blogs on a Friday afternoon—the ones that that draw you in, one dreamy photo at a time. Cortney's rundown of an iconic design was a hit
Charleston’s own Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent—aka Shovels & Rope—rocked the stage last night on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman, performing their single “Birmingham.” Watch it here
They're the furniture equivalent of the perfect pair of white jeans. Here are six photos to swoon over, and inspire a crush of your own on this iconic piece...
Blogger Amanda Gilbert in Part 2 of her "No New Clothes for One Year" series: Rewearing isn't so ho-hum when you start with a wow factor (i.e. favorite fringe necklace or perfect purple boots)
The Daily Beast just ranked Charleston the #4 Drunkest City in America (ahead of New Orleans AND Vegas, mind you). What do you think? Shall we sober up or belly up and have another?
Can we get an ovation over here? Some thunderous applause and an air horn? Because haven't we all had this kind of year at some point—this is for anyone craving a new beginning, a fresh start...
Okay, so I fell once or twice in the last year... (I may have even identified with a Taylor Swift song along the way). Here's why this New Year will be worth the trial-and-error, bumps and bruises
The holidays mean different things to different folks—gifting, eating, drinking, laughing. For me, more than anything, they're a time I'm beautifully obligated to be with the family that made me.. me
Did you know that monks brew beer? And some pretty dang good beer at that. The Trappist Abbey of Saint Sixtus has released their Westvleteren 12 Belgian ale and it’s available at Total Wine TODAY!
They may have rhythm, good looks, and a magnetic personality, but I bet they don't have a refrigerator that looks like an amp. Here's this and more great gift ideas (from an award-winning blogger...)
It's the eve of the day I start writing my next cookbook. Apparently for me, this major transition calls for a pair of bright red Danskos and some delicious roasted chicken (read on for the recipe!)
Slow Runner and Rachel Kate Gillon put on a haunting, mind-blowing show at the Circular Congregational Church—tambourines, goosebumps, acoustic sets, lasers, and lots of reasons to love live music
Pre-pubescent porn hunts, old Asian liquor, and Reservoir Dogs... Ever since I can remember, my family-and-friends holiday has been less turkey and stuffing, more raucous fun and wild mischief
The mischievous spirits of Charleston’s past: This one bunked with me in an old South-of-Broad Victorian for a year—smoking, throwing rocks, and generally testing the bounds of Southern decorum
I hung with the SNL veterans during their recent gig at my Music Farm. Here are the cool backstage stories, including why I respect frontman Angelakos now more than ever
Let's be honest: Do you really need another shirt or pair of shoes? If you’re planning to go shopping this weekend, guest Gritter Amanda Gilbert invites you to reconsider
